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Forum: Beasts 04-20-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,183
Posted By Blue Mule
My3Sons, check your PMs I WANTED the...

My3Sons, check your PMs

I WANTED the GS...badly. i love that boxer engine...

I bought the S10... I feel i got the better bike.:deal

all the other brands?...cant really speak to them as...
Forum: Beasts 04-20-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,183
Posted By Blue Mule
Speaking ONLY to this bit... In My test...

Speaking ONLY to this bit...

In My test rides of both a GS and the S10, the (rotational)torque of the GS was far more noticable, I thought it a bit un-nerving at slow speed yet kind of cool, in...
Forum: Beasts 04-20-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By Blue Mule
:hmmmmm

:hmmmmm
Forum: Beasts 04-19-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17,750
Views: 3,051,440
Posted By Blue Mule
I got these, I really like them and am planning...

I got these, I really like them and am planning on picking up a set of the soft bags as well for shorter , more local rides, where locking and size wont matter. Looks wasn't a concern for Me, though...
Forum: Beasts 04-13-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,183
Posted By Blue Mule
My3Sons.... couple questions, maybe been...

My3Sons....

couple questions, maybe been asked...i didnt read ALL the replies.

any dirt experience?

whats the dealer support in your area?

how far from you HQ, to get to the fire...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-29-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 46,419
Posted By Blue Mule
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8601114321_0410...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8601114321_0410673cef_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18007625@N04/8601114321/)
WP_000791 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18007625@N04/8601114321/) by GB-Dan...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-12-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By Blue Mule
Nope...not Me. Thats OK...I was waffling on the...

Nope...not Me. Thats OK...I was waffling on the idea anyway.:shog

After some pricing online and knowing the dealership, added to my lack of knowledge on these old machines...i think I'll study up...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-11-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By Blue Mule
THANKS a bunch Gents! thats the feedback I was...

THANKS a bunch Gents! thats the feedback I was hoping for. :wink:

SlackerSteve, spot on info...I found tons of hits with a cursory search...but sorting the wheat from the chaff is a pain...I knew...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-11-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By Blue Mule
LOL...ok,ok... Sorry to go getting all you guys...

LOL...ok,ok... Sorry to go getting all you guys riled up.:D

I'll skip the cafe racer then...bike looks sharp as hell as it is...I really was just thinking handlebars anyway.

So this thing's...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-10-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By Blue Mule
1958 R-50. what do I need to know?

I have a line on this bike at my local dealer.

I dont have any details really about the bike, YET.

He wants 5500$ Think thats to much? parts uber scarce for this vintage yet? problem points...
Forum: Beasts 02-25-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17,750
Views: 3,051,440
Posted By Blue Mule
Old Git Ray, Just looked over You proposed...

Old Git Ray,

Just looked over You proposed route across the US. when You come across the plains from(to?) Denver... Might I suggest You skip Chicago and head north through the U.P. of Michigan...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-30-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,701
Posted By Blue Mule
This September... Bought a New Yamaha S10, did My...

This September... Bought a New Yamaha S10, did My break in locally, then went Green Bay to Glacier NP, south to Phoenix Az. west to Santa Barbara, north to Bend Or. and back home to GB... 13 days,...
Forum: Equipment 01-24-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,938
Posted By Blue Mule
+1

+1
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-22-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,995
Posted By Blue Mule
Slight High Jack here... I understand...

Slight High Jack here...

I understand theres LOTS of variables, I know gravel and dirt types well enough I feel to judge them by look and "feel"...

What scenarios likely require MORE...
Forum: Americas 01-04-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By Blue Mule
Hwy 150 outta Carpinteria....catch Hwy 33 in...

Hwy 150 outta Carpinteria....catch Hwy 33 in Meiners oaks/Ojai...take 33 North(?) to the split at Lockwood Valley road. either turn around if times an issue or take Lockwood to Fraiser valley road...
Forum: Beasts 11-04-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4,958
Views: 906,852
Posted By Blue Mule
Pluric, you on Bear lake by any chance?

Pluric, you on Bear lake by any chance?
Forum: Ride reports 10-24-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 33,329
Posted By Blue Mule
Just read your intro...nothing else...so far. ...

Just read your intro...nothing else...so far.

Firstoff- IN!:lurk

Next- You My friend...are LIVING your life...and thats what we humans SHOULD do.... sadly many dont.
RIDE ON!!!:clap
Forum: Old's Cool 10-22-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Blue Mule
thanks Guys. sounds like I'll stay FAR, FAR away...

thanks Guys. sounds like I'll stay FAR, FAR away from it then. shame really...its a cool looking machine, guess i'll keep looking tfor a cheap old "toaster" to play with.
Forum: Beasts 10-22-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4,958
Views: 906,852
Posted By Blue Mule
pictures just shot today..but my bike will be...

pictures just shot today..but my bike will be published in a Russian fashion/travel mag. within a month or two, my Brother dates the owner... she likes bikes all of a sudden after a ride on My bike....
Forum: Old's Cool 10-20-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Blue Mule
I'd be all over it if i thought finding parts was...

I'd be all over it if i thought finding parts was cheap and easy...i bet its neither.

I dont know jack about Russian bikes, but what i do read here about Urals...sounds like having parts readily...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-20-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Blue Mule
Question What the Heck is this?

http://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/3349810039.html

ok, hope i'm not breaking any rules , and not sure where to post this...:hmmmmm

ran across this thing on CL, while looking for a dirtbike.
...
Forum: Beasts 10-14-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4,958
Views: 906,852
Posted By Blue Mule
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8193/8086697006_b149...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8193/8086697006_b1496d1571_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18007625@N04/8086697006/)

Hwy.49 just out side East Glacier village
Forum: Beasts 10-14-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4,958
Views: 906,852
Posted By Blue Mule
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8086707175_dcb6...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8086707175_dcb690f7b0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18007625@N04/8086707175/)


Camping on the N.Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Forum: Beasts 10-14-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4,958
Views: 906,852
Posted By Blue Mule
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8086710047_3ac7...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8086710047_3ac7710327.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18007625@N04/8086710047/)

In the Redwoods of N. Cali
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 10-12-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 46,419
Posted By Blue Mule
I'll be seriously looking at making this my bike...

I'll be seriously looking at making this my bike vacation this year...hoping i can swing a dirt bike this spring..but that too is up in the air for now.

I'll also look at mapping out some pure...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 10-12-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 46,419
Posted By Blue Mule
:rofl

:rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-08-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,062
Posted By Blue Mule
just did my first...undocumented, cause i really...

just did my first...undocumented, cause i really just wanted to see and prove to myself i could do it.

ran slab for speed...tooks 16.5 hours with a 2 hour tire change...:evil

it was a return...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-05-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 836
Posted By Blue Mule
Ken(?), get a wisconsin gazeteer,...

Ken(?), get a wisconsin gazeteer, http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=10096 , fleet farm has them for sure. look at oconto,marinette,forest and florence counties, there's...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-04-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 836
Posted By Blue Mule
Machickanee Forest might be a dayride option,...

Machickanee Forest might be a dayride option, Mountain area would be better, but a bit farther.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-04-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,613
Posted By Blue Mule
anyone in the Fox river valley area going?...i'd...

anyone in the Fox river valley area going?...i'd like to check this out...someone to ride with would be a bonus! :freaky
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-02-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By Blue Mule
Thumb Thanks Guys!!!

just wanted to give a big thumbs up and a shout out to the dozen or so guys that gave me numbers and offered advice , possible help and contact info for my trip...i did 8000 miles in the two weeks i...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-10-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By Blue Mule
OK Guys...the time is getting near...finalizing...

OK Guys...the time is getting near...finalizing plans.

I hit up a half dozen folk in the tent space thread...hoping for at least an emergency contact if i break down or some odd crap...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-05-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By Blue Mule
So...after looking for routes down to Arizona......

So...after looking for routes down to Arizona... highway 93 looks good on paper.... whats that drive like? i'm sure theres camping along that route if i dig a bit ?
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-03-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By Blue Mule
This is what I was hoping for...As i really have...

This is what I was hoping for...As i really have no idea whats there..

i figured camping should be a breeze in the national forests... but i know enough to respect nature...so bumbling into...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-03-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By Blue Mule
Thanks Guys... any any particular threads or...

Thanks Guys... any any particular threads or search terms i should be looking at would help.

I'm really looking for scenic photo oppotunities, particular roads to check out or avoid and camping...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-02-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By Blue Mule
guess i could add a bit more info...I'm on a...

guess i could add a bit more info...I'm on a Tenere, will be loaded to camp, want to camp a day or so in a few different spots.

I've been to Galcier before, but not on a bike or tenting it. i am...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 09-02-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By Blue Mule
Need Mountain advice from You Local Folks.

I'm heading out your way in two weeks I plan on making Glacier park on Monday, Sept. 17 maybe the next day.

From that point I have 4-5 days to get to Arizona...Tucson area.. to meet up and visit...
Forum: Trip Planning 09-02-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 441,219
Posted By Blue Mule
N.E.Wisconsin.

Green Bay here... Tent or couch space, shower tools welder, trailer, and connections to get ya moving again if needed...can also help with local sites and logistics.

Changed My user name...to...
Forum: Americas 09-01-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By Blue Mule
Dude...mind if i pick your brain a little bit in...

Dude...mind if i pick your brain a little bit in PMs?
Forum: Trip Planning 08-31-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,895
Posted By Blue Mule
bumpin up... can anyone point out more...

bumpin up...

can anyone point out more lists like OscarZ did?
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